Tim Tebow cut by New England Patriots, according to report

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August 31, 2013|By Iliana Limón Romero, Orlando Sentinel

Tim Tebow was cut by the New England Patriots, according to a report.

Tebow was hoping to make the Patriots' final cut, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Saturday New England would only carry two quarterbacks and parted ways with Tebow.

Tebow tossed two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, including a 9-yard pass to Quentin Sims, during the Patriots' final preseason game Thursday. The Patriots earned a 28-20 win over the Giants.

It wasn't enough to offset his rough early performances and the Patriots opted to stick with two quarterbacks -- franchise star Tom Brady and reserve Ryan Mallett.

Tebow won a Heisman Trophy and played on two national title teams at Florida. He is arguably the most popular Gator in UF history.

Tebow's toughness on the field and his decision to speak often about his religious beliefs made him one of the country's highest profile athletes in the country.

However, his elongated throwing motion coming out of college and difficulty reading and adapting to pro-style defenses made it difficult for Tebow to find a home in the NFL. After leading the Broncos to a playoff win, he was shipped to the Jets. He never had much of a chance to play in New York and was cut. New England coach Bill Belichick gave Tebow a chance to prove himself, but it appears Tebow simply didn't do enough to earn a roster spot.